Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal considering local sales tax increase
The council recently discussed the idea of increasing the sales tax during its retreat. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The idea of raising the local sales tax is being mulled o...
Jul 17, 2015
Illinois limits sale of powdered caffeine, bans powdered alcohol
State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant sponsored a measure banning the sale of powdered caffeine to people under 18. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In...
Jul 17, 2015
ISU hosts Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
The conference offered discussions on wind, solar energy, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Bone Stud...
Jul 16, 2015
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
Illinois House committee looks at latest pension reform proposal
The governor’s officer is behind the latest proposal to fix Illinois’ $100 billion pension problem. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Among the many c...
Jul 16, 2015
Durbin studying Iran nuclear deal ‘line by line’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he needs an assurance that the Iran nuclear deal can be enforced. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, R-Ill., isn’t r...
Jul 16, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
Kinzinger dislikes Iran nuclear deal
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzginer said the deal with Iran should have had harsher sanctions. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) be...
Jul 15, 2015
Illinois Senate to consider veto, temporary budget
State Sen. Heather Steans said she hopes the governor will sign the one-month budget. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Another day of action in the I...
Jul 15, 2015
